Kalet I J, Jacky J P
Comput Programs Biomed. 1982 Feb;14(1):85-98. doi: 10.1016/0010-468x(82)90094-0.
The function of a treatment planning program is to graphically simulate radiation dose distribution from proposed radiation therapy treatments. While many such programs are available which provide this much-needed service, none addresses the question of how to compare calculation and display techniques. This paper describes a program system described for support of research efforts, particularly development and testing of new calculation algorithms. The system emphasizes a modular flexible structure, enabling programs to be developed somewhat as interchangeable parts. Thus multiple variants of a calculation algorithm can be compared without undue software overhead or additional data management. Unusual features of the system include extensive use of command procedures, logical names and a structured language (PASCAL). These features are described along with other implementation details. Obstacles, limitations and future applications are also discussed.
治疗计划程序的功能是通过图形方式模拟拟议的放射治疗的辐射剂量分布。虽然有许多这样的程序可提供这项急需的服务，但没有一个程序解决如何比较计算和显示技术的问题。本文描述了一个为支持研究工作而设计的程序系统，特别是新计算算法的开发和测试。该系统强调模块化的灵活结构，使程序能够像可互换部件一样进行开发。这样，无需过多的软件开销或额外的数据管理，就可以比较计算算法的多种变体。该系统的独特之处包括广泛使用命令程序、逻辑名称和一种结构化语言（PASCAL）。这些特性连同其他实现细节一起进行了描述。还讨论了障碍、限制和未来的应用。
